Chapter 2: Warnings And Cautions; Warnings - Respironics BiPAP S/T User Manual

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Chapter 2: Warnings and Cautions

WARNING:
CAUTION:
NOTE:

2.1 Warnings

• This manual serves as a reference. The instructions in this
manual are not intended to supersede the instructions of your
health care professional.
• You should read and understand this entire manual before using
the device.
• The device is not intended to provide your total ventilatory
requirement.
• The prescription must only be adjusted by a trained home care
provider.
• The device should be used only with masks and connectors
recommended by Respironics or with those recommended by
the health care professional or respiratory therapist. A mask
should not be used unless the device is turned on and operating
properly. The exhalation port(s) associated with the mask should
never be blocked.
Explanation of the Warning: The BiPAP S/T is intended to be
used with special masks or connectors that have exhalation
ports to allow continuous flow of air out of the mask. When the
device is turned on and functioning properly, new air from the
device flushes the exhaled air out through the mask exhalation
port. However, when the device is not operating, enough fresh
air will not be provided through the mask, and exhaled air may
be rebreathed. Rebreathing of exhaled air for longer than several
minutes can in some circumstances lead to suffocation. This
warning applies to most models of CPAP machines.
• Use only the breathing circuit provided by your home care
provider.
• When using a breathing circuit that contains a mask with an
integrated exhalation port or a circuit with a separate exhalation
device, do not tape, seal, or otherwise block the vent openings.
Doing so could result in suffocation.
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